Massage
Are you exercising more or working long hours and feel some aches and pains?
Does this describe you?
- YOU’RE TRAINING FOR AN EVENT AND STARTING TO FEEL MUSCLES ACHES…
- YOU’RE NECK AND SHOULDERS ARE STIFF FROM LONG HOURS AT WORK…
- YOU’VE GOT A MASSAGE GUN BUT IT’S JUSY NOT CUTTING IT…
- YOU’RE FEELING STRESSED AND NEED A RELAXING TREATMENT…
- YOU WANT TO INVEST IN BEING MORE HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE AND WANT TO INVEST MORE IN YOUR HEALTH…
Massage is probably the oldest and most effective form of treatment that we are able to give to, and receive from one another. Watch animals in their natural environment and see how they spend time grooming one another. Think about how your pet loves to be stroked and the calming meditative state it stimulates.
Humans also enjoy this deeply relaxing form of body contact. Just think about the last time you had an ache in your neck and shoulders. You instinctively rub the affected area to make it feel better, or ask a loved one to rub the area for you. Massage causes changes in numerous bodily systems that promote a relaxed and healing state.
Massage physically changes our physiology causing a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate helping us to relax. It creates heat and friction and increased blood flow into the tissues that are being massaged. This can relieve muscle pain and tension.
Massage also increases lymphatic drainage from the massaged tissues that can help remove waste products and enhance detoxification. It is important to drink lots of glasses of water after a massage to aid this process.
All massages are delivered by a Chartered Physiotherapist, Registered Osteopath or Massage Therapists.
At Wandsworth Physiotherapy and Osteopathy we have a wide variety of massages available:
Ready to Make a Change?
At Wandsworth Physiotherapy & Osteopathy we're focused on getting you out of pain and back to what you love doing, from simply sitting comfortably to playing with your kids, getting back into the gym or being able to run 5k again, our expert Physiotherapists, Podiatrists & Osteopaths are here to help!
All appointments are secured with payment. All appointments cancelled within 24 hours of the start time or not attended will not be refunded.
Benefits of Massage…
Massage changes our state of mind. Much like acupuncture massage causes a change in the activity of our brain taping into the limbic emotional system and changing our brain wave production. The brain is an electrochemical organ, generating up to 10 watts of electricity. The brain has 4 categories of brain waves, all with different frequency and amplitude. When we are fully alert we exhibit alpha wave and when we are in deep sleep we exhibit delta waves. A relaxing massage stimulates brain activity closer to the state of sleep and dreaming, thus promoting relaxation and restoration.
Stress is a big problem today, be it emotional, physical, chemical or electromagnetic. Any type of stress causes an increase in you stress hormones – cortisol and adrenalin being the major ones .These stress hormones disrupt the production of your growth and repair hormones which make it hard to recover from the rigours of everyday life, such as recovering from a work-out, a physical day at work or from an injury.
Massage helps to reduce stress hormones allowing you to recover from your daily activities. It also stimulates the brain to release serotonin, your brains neurotransmitter that makes you feel happy and relaxed.
Our bodies are designed to be in a rhythm with the sun. As the sun begins to set, the production of melatonin (from serotonin) – a sleep hormone – begins to rise, making us sleepy.
During the first few hours of sleep there is an increased production of growth and repair hormones, such as DHEA, testosterone and growth hormone.
This fine balance in the hormonal system is what keeps our body in rhythm; however, modern lifestyles upset this finely tuned hormonal rhythm.
Massage promotes deep restorative sleep that leads to optimal growth and recovery.
Meet The Team
Andreas
Senior Osteopath and Massage Therapist
Practice Manager
Christina
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
Clinical Administrator & Receptionist
Jack
Senior Podiatrist
Advanced Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
Kitti
Clinical Administrator & Receptionist
Melinda
Clinical Administrator & Receptionist
Chartered Physiotherapist
Rogel
Chartered Physiotherapist
Shreya
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
Steve
Clinical Lead Chartered Physiotherapist
Clinical Administrator & Receptionist
Get In Touch
Request a call back - tell us about your problem… if you’re not sure what physiotherapy or osteopathy are and whether they can help your problem request a call back from one of our expert therapists.
We can listen to your problem and let you know if we can help... just leave your details using the contact form and we'll be in touch as soon as possible!
Please note: Enquiries are checked daily and will be responded to within 24 hours during clinic open hours.
Cancellation Policy
Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Please respect our therapists and give them more than 24 hours notice if you need to change or cancel an appointment. All appointments are secured with payment. All appointments cancelled within 24 hours of the start time or not attended will not be refunded. Failure to make payment on request will affect future appointments that we are able to offer you.
Thank you.
Telephone Reception
We have reception cover most of the time we are open, however if you can't get through it's quick and easy to book online. Please be aware that calls to Wandsworth Physiotherapy & Osteopathy are recorded to comply with ICO data protection and the recordings are stored for 3 months then deleted. All stored information is password protected.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
No reception cover on Sundays - please book online, the door may be locked so ring the bell.
Annie NeillRogel referred me to a consultant before treating me as he wanted to rule out a frozen shoulder before he started physiotherapy. His suspicion of my having a frozen shoulder was correct. This allowed me to get the correct diagnosis and corresponding treatment done quickly and efficiently.
Sophie DoleckiI can't recommend this place and Physio Shreya enough! 10 weeks go I got referred to Wandsworth Physiotherapy by a friend after I was suffering with chronic neck and back pain. Shreya immediately found the cause, diagnosed me, and assured me of what the next steps would be. Not only does Shreya have healing hands, she continuously helped me mentally. After all of the advice, exercises, and dry needling, I am now pain free and able to return to my everyday activities (including exercise). Thank you Shreya, you are incredible!
Andreea CraciunThis place is great! I got here with a really bad pain in my shoulder and neck and I got better really fast. I got treated by Shreya, who is AMAZING. Really good therapist, doing a mix of techniques to relieve pain, and also really empathetic. She id also specialised in sports, which means she was able to advise on how I can continue my regular workouts, despite my pain. I am always looking forward to my sessions here and I can see great progress with my injury. 10/10 would recommend!
Emma MorganChristina has been treating some issues with my neck, back and shoulders for 18 months now and she is the best physiotherapist I’ve ever had. She is a miracle worker with massage but also educates me about posture, injury prevention and the best forms of exercise and injury care. She is A-MAZING.
Anne-Sophie HouédéI've had about 8 sessions at Wandsworth Physiotherapy. Rogel did an amazing job and has been able to help me with the tendinopathy I've had for about 2 years! He created a plan especially for my own goal. I've had shockwave therapy, some exercises to do and advices on the sport I could do and when. Great place!
Kelly HamerRogel, your customer service is amazing! You took time to listen and understand issues. The treatment and exercises you provided were beneficial and helped me to continue exercising and compete at Hyrox. Thank you!
Daniel MaraffiWas booked in with Rogel for a shoulder injury that has been a long term problem impacting my ability to do sport. Over 5 sessions I have seen significant improvement and have been given the tools to continue to get stronger. Hoping to book in with him again for a knee injury as well. Great guy and super knowledgeable!
Chris StoreyReally friendly, knowledgeable staff - would definitely recommend!
Leanne YatesFantastic experience and can't recommend more! Rogel has been excellent and provided expert care.
Becks PagePrarthi has been absolutely fantastic at helping me to recover from a shoulder injury over the last few months. My pain had dramatically reduced after the first session and she has continued to help throughout. She is extremely knowledgeable and has really helped me to understand the mechanics of my injury. I cannot recommend her enough! Thanks so much :)